Pearl Guide
Thirty years of buying pearls at the source, written down. Start with how to buy, then go as deep as you like.
Pearl Quality and Grading
Premium Pearl grades pearls from A, AA, to AAA Quality. AAA Quality pearls have the highest quality, exceptionally high luster, and very clean surface. There are several factors that determine the quality...
Read the guideSeptember 2026Pearl Jewelry Buying Guide
Whether you're interested in freshwater pearls, Akoya pearls, South Sea pearls or Tahitian pearls, there has never been a better time to add interesting elegance to your jewelry collection. The Evolution of...
Read the guideSeptember 2026How to Buy Pearls
There are four types of pearls: freshwater pearls, Akoya pearls, Tahitian pearls and South Sea pearls. The saltwater pearls--Akoya, Tahitian and South Sea pearls—are all more valuable than freshwater pearls. Like other...
Read the guideSeptember 2026How to Choose a Pearl Necklace?
Pearl necklaces are classic yet modern jewelry. The beauty of pearl necklaces is everlasting. Before cultured pearls were invented, pearl necklaces were a luxury and considered noble jewelry. A strand of pearl...
Read the guideSeptember 2026Akoya Pearls Buying Guide
Akoya means saltwater in Japanese. In the early 1900s, the Japanese first developed the cultivation of saltwater pearls. Akoya pearls are produced in Akoya Oyster(also called Pinctada Fucata Oyster). They are mainly...
Read the guideSeptember 2026What Size Pearl Necklace Is For Her?
The sizes of cultured Akoya pearls range from 2 to 10mm. The larger the pearl, the rarer and more valuable it is. The average size of pearl necklaces sold today is 6.5-7mm,...
Read the guideSeptember 2026Real Pearls Versus Fake Pearls
Fake pearls are made to look like expensive Akoya or South Sea pearls, with a price range from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars. Here are some tips on how...
Read the guideSeptember 2026Pearl Necklace Buying Guide
Pearl necklaces are classic yet modern jewelry. The beauty of pearl necklaces is everlasting. Before cultured pearls were invented, pearl necklaces were a luxury and considered noble jewelry. A strand of pearl...
Read the guideSeptember 2026Pearl Necklace Length
Classic pearl necklace length is 17"-19". However, other necklace lengths are gaining popularity. There are six lengths for pearl necklaces: collar, choker, princess, matinee, opera and rope. They are worn in different...
Read the guideSeptember 2026South Sea Pearls Guide
One of the most beautiful pearls, they are cherished for their pearl luster and beauty. Cultivated in the large white-lipped, silver-lipped or golden-lipped variety of the pinctada maxima oyster, these are the...
Read the guideSeptember 2026Tahitian Pearls
Tahitian Pearls - Queen of Pearls Tahitian pearls, symbols of luxury and perfection, have long been sought for their exceptional beauty and value. Often called the "queen of pearls" or "creation of...
Read the guideSeptember 2026How to Choose Pearl Earrings
When choosing pearl earrings, it is best to select pearls of a high quality. Pearls in possession of a clean surface and high luster will be the most striking. What the pearls...
Read the guideSeptember 2026Pearl Luster
Luster measures pearl surface shininess (or mirror-like finish). The intensity of light reflection decides how high the luster is. Pearls have high luster when the reflections are bright and sharp. When the...
Read the guideSeptember 2026How to Choose a Pearl Bracelet
The classic size of pearls used in bracelets is 5mm - 8mm, and is appropriate for most any occasion. Larger sized pearls, such as 10mm, should be reserved for special events. White...
Read the guideSeptember 2026How to Choose a Pearl Pendant
The thing to remember when choosing the pendant's chain length is the circumference of her neck. A 16 inch chain is the most common length and emphasizes the neckline, while an 18...
Read the guideSeptember 2026Pearl Nacre
Nacre thickness is the most important factor to consider when choosing cultured pearls. It determines the durability and elasticity of a cultured pearl. Nacre thickness ranges from 0.1mm to over 2mm. Cultured...
Read the guideSeptember 2026Choosing Pearl Necklace Color
Which Pearl Necklace Color Suits Me Best? Colors of pearl necklaces range from white, white-rose, pink, cream, yellow, golden, black, silver, and gray. A buyer's color choice should be based primarily on...
Read the guideAugust 2026Wedding Pearl Jewelry Buying Guide
Once rare and expensive, modern cultured pearls have become an affordable luxury. To choose pearl jewelry, consider six factors contribute to the value of a pearl: pearl luster, nacre, shape, surface texture,...
Read the guideAugust 2026South Sea Pearls Buying Guide
South Sea Pearls are considered the most beautiful gems in the world. Known for their extraordinary beauty, large sizes and brilliant luster, they have been described as a perfect gift of nature and...
Read the guideAugust 2026Saltwater Cultured Pearls
Saltwater pearls are grown in ocean coastal waters of Japan, China, Tahiti, and the South Sea areas. They are considered high class pearls for their exceptional beauty and high luster. Saltwater pearls...
Read the guideAugust 2026Pearl Jewelry Gifts
Pearls are one of the most beautiful gems on earth. They are fashionable, classic and chic. Pearls make an ideal present. The variety in pearl jewelry-from the opulence of a South Sea...
Read the guideAugust 2026Pearl Jewelry for Mother's Day
A perfect set of pearls can be an enchanting gift for your mother. Symbolizing purity and love, they are also reputed to capture the heart of those sensitive to beauty. Many people...
Read the guideAugust 2026Pearl Glossary
Akoya Cultured Pearl: Pearls produced by deliberate human intervention in varieties of saltwater mollusks generally found in the waters around Japan and China. Colors range from cream, white, rose, gold and blue-gray....
Read the guideAugust 2026Pearl Cultivation
The process of pearl cultivation is truly an art, and is a long and delicate process. During earlier times, divers devastated collections of shells but current techniques of breeding and harvesting have...
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